Career Outlook for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Also known as:  Asphalt Blender, Clay Mixer, Concrete Batcher, Dye Mixer, Glue Mixer, Ink Blender, Ink Mixer, Plaster Mixer, Resin Mixer
The overall job outlook for Mixing or Blending Machine Setter/Operator careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 3.79 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 0.63 percent per year. Demand for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is expected to go up, with an expected 39,660 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 4.00 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in the following states
California 12,240
New York 9,560
Texas 8,790
Ohio 8,620
Illinois 6,040
Pennsylvania 5,900
North Carolina 5,520
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Hawaii 80
Wyoming 130
North Dakota 140
Delaware 180
South Dakota 220
Montana 220
Idaho 280